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Toyota Corolla

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,587 cc

T581 RFWMOT history

T581 RFW is a red petrol Toyota Corolla first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
95,365 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T581 RFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Corolla
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T581 RFW was last recorded at 95,365 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 1,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2013: 56,710 miles, lower than 71,694 miles on 29 Feb 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,425 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,940 miles
Average per year
3,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,365 miles
  • 2024 – 93,425 miles
  • 2023 – 89,555 miles
  • 2022 – 85,348 miles
  • 2021 – 77,682 miles
  • 2020 – 70,746 miles
  • 2019 – 70,304 miles
  • 2018 – 69,460 miles
  • 2017 – 67,851 miles
  • 2016 – 65,961 miles
  • 2015 – 64,118 miles
  • 2014 – 61,464 miles
  • 2013 – 56,710 miles
  • 2012 – 71,694 miles
  • 2011 – 46,745 miles
  • 2010 – 41,749 miles
  • 2009 – 37,114 miles
  • 2008 – 36,620 miles
  • 2007 – 35,814 miles
  • 2006 – 34,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,365 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,365 miles (+1,940)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,365 miles
    Test number
    398237171287
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass93,425 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,425 miles
    Test number
    412848256781
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail93,393 miles (+3,838)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,393 miles
    Test number
    908748235031
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass89,555 miles (+4,207)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,555 miles
    Test number
    721481143050
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass85,348 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,348 miles
    Test number
    732914573951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,345 miles (+7,663)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,345 miles
    Test number
    342813172551
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cracked (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,682 miles
    Test number
    459557142334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,680 miles (+6,934)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,680 miles
    Test number
    222688826503
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass70,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,746 miles
    Test number
    256456450629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,746 miles (+442)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,746 miles
    Test number
    456554312566
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass70,304 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,304 miles
    Test number
    729110532512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,460 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,460 miles
    Test number
    757172591383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,851 miles
    Test number
    877380314933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,851 miles (+1,890)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,851 miles
    Test number
    627520788292
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass65,961 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,961 miles
    Test number
    118494703304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,118 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,118 miles
    Test number
    727179365061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,464 miles (+4,754)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,464 miles
    Test number
    388050074032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,710 miles (-14,984)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,710 miles
    Test number
    296167173071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,694 miles
    Test number
    825130462014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,694 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,694 miles
    Test number
    797020662001
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass51,283 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,283 miles
    Test number
    916790162021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,745 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,745 miles
    Test number
    817497561015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,749 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,749 miles
    Test number
    670794350009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,114 miles
    Test number
    101620879028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,114 miles (+494)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,114 miles
    Test number
    690780879024
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

  26. Pass36,620 miles (+806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,620 miles
    Test number
    232849878049
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass35,814 miles (+1,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,814 miles
    Test number
    413924357068
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass34,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,616 miles
    Test number
    361170936006
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T581 RFW

Does T581 RFW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T581 RFW expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T581 RFW?
The MOT on T581 RFW expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T581 RFW done?
T581 RFW was recorded at 95,365 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 3,178 miles a year.
Has T581 RFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T581 RFW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T581 RFW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T581 RFW find?
T581 RFW passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip; general underside corrosion; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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